Welcome 2026 Students
Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies BA (Hons)
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.
Teaching on your course begins from Monday 21 September 2026. Please check your timetable for details.
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 7 September 2026.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 2 October 2026).
Timetables
Welcome Week Events
| Activity | Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Subject Area Welcome | Mon 15 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | ||
| Online Early Childhood Studies Welcome | Mon 15 Sep | 2.30pm | 3.30pm | ||
| Early Childhood Studies Course Session Group 1.1 | Wed 17 Sep | 9am | 12pm | Curzon A - C319 | Curzon |
| Early Childhood Studies Course Session Group 2.1 | Wed 17 Sep | 9am | 12pm | MP437 - General Teaching | Millennium Point |
| Early Childhood Studies Course Session Group 1.2 | Thu 18 Sep | 10am | 2pm | MP437 - General Teaching | Millennium Point |
| Early Childhood Studies Course Session Group 2.2 | Thu 18 Sep | 10am | 2pm | Curzon A - C402 | Curzon |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
Welcome to Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) - we can't wait to welcome you in September!
Your journey with us begins with Induction Week (w/c 14 September), and we would really encourage you to make the most of it. It's an important aspect part of starting university life, giving you the chance to meet your fellow students and your course staff team, get familiar with the campus, and prepare yourselves for the months and years ahead. Also, don't miss the Students' Union Fairs on 15–16 September at our City Centre campus - where you can explore the various clubs, societies and activities that student life has to offer.
In your first semester, you'll be studying The Developing Child, Preparing to Study in Higher Education, and Children and Families - modules designed to ease you into higher education and set you up for success. There are no exams here - learning on this course is discursive and built around interaction with your peers and their ideas. You won't be expected to face any of this alone; each of you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will be with you every step of the way as you settle in.
We can't wait to meet you. Welcome to BCU!
Course Location
Your course will be mainly taught in buildings at the City Centre Campus, particularly Benjamin Zephaniah Building (formerly University House), although you may occasionally have classes at City South Campus in Edgbaston.
First day on Campus
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!
You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.
To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:
- Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
- Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
- Visa (international students only)
What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:
- Laptop, if you have one
- Notepad and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Snack
- Money
And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!